College graduation gift ideas

A college graduation gift should not only reward the hard work put in to earn a degree, but should inspire even greater success as grads enter the world as adults. Here are 14 ideas for young women and men.

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Help your grad remember the best college moments by personalizing a frame with any one line message; $39.95 at personalizationmall.com.

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He'll be confident at his first job with this sleek BOSS Black "Bingorten" briefcase; $395 at bloomingdales.com.

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Kate Spade's uplifting floral fragrance sends a sweet piece of advice to college grads pursuing their dreams; $75 at nordstrom.com.

Remind grads to set their goals high with this Reach for the Moon charm necklace, with stones that promote courage, passion, creativity, happiness and protection; $55 at uncommongoods.com.

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Sleeping through class is one thing, but sleeping through work won't fly. Teach your grad a valuable lesson with this Tocky Rolling Alarm Clock, which jumps off the nightstand and rolls around the room until someone gets up to shut it off; $58 at brookstone.com.

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Whether your grad will be traveling the world or saving up vacation days at a 9 to 5 job after graduation, he or she will appreciate Lonely Planet's guide to "1,000 Ultimate Experiences", from road trips to tropical beaches; $22.99 at urbanoutfitters.com.

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Whether your grad is getting an apartment or moving back home, inspirational wall art is a thoughtful gift that will inspire each day. This Ralph Waldo Emerson wall peel is $19.99 at cafepress.com.

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She'll feel like she can take on the world one step at a time in these Toms Oahu ballet flats, with padded heel cushioning and a two-layer plush foam and latex insert for comfort and a bright floral print for spring. The charitable side to Toms (for each pair bought, one is donated to a child in need) will remind her to think of others as she rises to success; $79 at toms.com.